福音

福音
聖經閱讀：羅馬書1:1-4現代中譯本|合和本
2016年11月26日(六)

　在今天讀的經文中，保羅說他的工作就是去傳講福音，「內容有關他的兒子─我們的主耶穌基督」（第3節）。
身為基督徒，我們的工作也是去傳講福音，但是我們要去哪裡傳講耶穌的福音呢？看一下福音的英文字NEWS，「N」可以代表北方North，「E」可以代表東方East，「W」可以代表西方West，而「S」可以代表南方South。我們應該去任何地方──不分東西南北──去向人分享耶穌，以及祂的奇妙救恩計劃。
也許你可以去找住在附近的鄰居，也許你可以去另外一個鄉鎮，或者你可以到另外一個國家宣教，無論去哪裡，你都可以分享耶穌的福音。
當耶穌準備好要離開人間、回到天上時，祂吩附門徒說：「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒」（馬太福音28:19a）。這一個命令也適用於你，今天你要去哪裡分享耶穌的福音呢？—ST*

「這福音是上帝在很久以前藉著他的先知在聖經上所應許的。」 羅馬書1:2

禱告：親愛的上帝，今天我願向人傳講耶穌的福音。奉主的名，阿們！

尤榮輝

Good News
Bible Reading: Romans 1:1-4
Saturday, November 26, 2016

　In our Bible verses today, Paul said that his work was to tell the Good News. “The Good News is about God's Son, Jesus Christ our Lord” (verse 3).
As Christians, our job is to tell the Good News, too. But where should we go to tell the Good News about Jesus? Look at the word “NEWS.” The “N” could stand for North, the “E” for East, the “W” for West and the “S” for South. We should go everywhere — in all directions — to tell other people about Jesus and His wonderful plan of salvation. Maybe you can go to neighbors who live close to you. Maybe you can go to another town. Or maybe you can go on a mission trip to another country. Wherever you go, you can share about Jesus.
When Jesus was ready to leave the earth and return to heaven, He told His disciples, “So go and make followers of all people in the world” (Matthew 28:19a) That command is for you, too. Where will you share about Jesus today? —ST*

“God promised long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures to give this Good News to his people.” Romans 1:2

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to tell people the Good News about Jesus today. In His name. Amen.

耶穌的生平 (10)

耶穌的生平 (10)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音28:16-20現代中譯本|合和本
2016年10月22日(六)

耶穌吩咐祂十一個特別的門徒前往加利利的一座山上，他們在山上向耶穌下拜。
今天讀的經節跟我們談到耶穌對門徒說話時，祂給了他們一個特別的命令，耶穌說：「所以，你們要去，使萬國萬民都作我的門徒，奉父、子、聖靈的名給他們施洗，並且教導他們遵守我所給你們的一切命令」（第19-20a節）。
這個命令也適用現今的基督徒，但有時候去向人分享耶穌是一件困難的事，當我們害怕或感到灰心去向人分享福音時，聖靈會幫助我們，祂是我們基督信仰生活中的安慰者、指導者和幫助者。
今天就找機會向人分享耶穌的福音，懇求聖靈幫助你、帶領你。 —BC*

「可是聖靈臨到你們的時候，你們會充滿能力，要在耶路撒冷、猶太，和撒馬利亞全境，甚至到天涯海角，為我作見證。」 使徒行傳1:8

禱告：天父，謝謝祢差派聖靈來幫助我。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(尤榮輝譯)

Jesus' Life (10)
Bible Reading: Matthew 28:16-20
Saturday, October 22, 2016

　Jesus told His eleven special followers to go to a mountain in Galilee. On that mountain, they worshiped Jesus. Our Bible verses tell us that while Jesus was talking to His followers, He gave them a special command. Jesus said, “So go and make followers of all people in the world. Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach them to obey everything that I have told you to do” (verses 19-20a).
This command is for Christians today, too. But sometimes it is hard to tell other people about Jesus. When we are scared or discouraged about sharing the Gospel with others, the Holy Spirit helps us. He is our comforter, counselor and helper in our Christian life.
Look for opportunities today to share the Good News about Jesus with someone. Ask the Holy Spirit to help and guide you. —BC*

“But the Holy Spirit will come on you and give you power. You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me — in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world.” Acts 1:8

PRAYER: Father, thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit to help me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

信仰之旅 (5)

信仰之旅 (5)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳2:36-41 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年9月11日(日)

我和先生信主之後，我們很積極向家人和朋友分享耶穌的福音！我弟弟和他的朋友從加州來拜訪我們時，我們就向他們傳講耶穌，後來他們兩個都信了主、娶基督徒為妻，還搬到我們家附近住。
我的父母也搬來作我們的鄰居，當時我不知道他們會不會信主，但我禱告懇求上帝幫助我向他們傳講耶穌。我的公婆從來沒有去過教會，但我們禱告求他們會信主。在我公公心臟病發時，他在手術後說的第一件事是希望信主成為基督徒，於是我先生很高興同時為他的父母和我的父母施洗。
剛信主的基督徒都很火熱向人分享耶穌的福音，在今天的經文中，我們讀到在耶路撒冷第一間教會的故事，因為這些人向人分享耶穌，所以教會不斷地增長！ —DF

「許多人領受了他的信息，並接受洗禮；那一天信徒約增加了三千人。」 使徒行傳2:41

禱告：主，我要積極向人分享耶穌的福音，求祢幫助我信心不斷成長。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Faith Journey (5)
Bible Reading: Acts 2:36-41
Sunday, September 11, 2016

　When my husband and I became Christians, we were so excited to share Jesus with our family and friends! My brother and his friend came to visit us from California. We told them about Jesus. They both became Christians, found Christian women to become their wives and made their homes near us.
My parents moved close to us, too. I did not know if they would become Christians, but I prayed that God would help me tell them about Jesus. My husband's parents never went to church, but we prayed that they would also believe. When my father-in-law had a heart attack, the first thing he said after his surgery was that he wanted to become a Christian. My husband had the pleasure of baptizing both his parents and my parents.
New Christians are excited to tell others about Jesus. In our Bible verses for today, we read about the first church in Jerusalem. Because these people shared Jesus with others, the church grew and grew! —DF

“Then those who accepted what Peter said were baptized. On that day about 3000 people were added to the group of believers.” Acts 2:41

PRAYER: Lord, I am excited to tell other people about Jesus. Help my faith to continue to grow. In Jesus' name. Amen.

傳揚福音

傳揚福音
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳1:6-11 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年7月3日(日)

今天的經文告訴我們，耶穌在升天前跟祂的使徒見最後一次面，耶穌交付給這些人一項計劃，就是去向全世界傳揚救恩的福音。耶穌說：「你們會充滿能力，要在耶路撒冷、猶太，和撒馬利亞全境，甚至到天涯海角，為我作見證」（第8b節）。
你也可以使用這個相同的計劃來幫助你向人傳福音。耶路撒冷是使徒居住的城市，就好像是你所居住的地方；猶太是包含耶路撒冷的地區，類似你所居位的州。撒馬利亞鄰近猶太地區，那地方的人來自不同的文化，就好像你所遇到、來自不同文化和背景的人一樣。「天涯海角」的意思是指在其他國家或是在一個宣教禾場的人們。
不管遠或近，到處都有很多人需要認識耶穌。今天就去向人傳揚福音吧！ —CS

「你們會到天涯海角，為我作見證。」 使徒行傳1:8b

禱告：上帝，今天就幫助我去向人傳福音。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(李信儀譯)

Share the Good News
Bible Reading: Acts 1:6-11
Sunday, July 3, 2016

　Our Bible verses today tell us that Jesus met with His apostles one last time before He ascended into heaven. Jesus gave these men a plan for sharing the Good News of salvation with the whole world. Jesus said, “You will tell people everywhere about me — in Jerusalem, in the rest of Judea, in Samaria, and in every part of the world” (verse 8b).
You can use this same plan to help you share about Jesus with other people. Jerusalem was the city where the apostles lived. That is like the neighborhood where you live. Judea was the area around Jerusalem. That is similar to the state where you live. Samaria was close to Judea. The people there were from a different culture. That is like people you meet who are from a different background or culture. And every part of the world means people in foreign countries or on a mission field.
There are so many people — near and far — who need to know about Jesus. Share the Good News with someone today! —CS

“You will be my witnesses. You will tell people everywhere about me.” Acts 1:8b

PRAYER: God, please help me share about Jesus with someone today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

向所有人傳揚福音

向所有人傳揚福音
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳8:4-8, 14-17 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年6月24日(五)

　耶穌離開世上時，祂交付門徒一項艱鉅的任務，祂交給他們去向所有人傳揚救恩福音的工作。
在今天讀的經文中，我們知道腓利醫治一些撒馬利亞人並向他們傳講耶穌的事。猶太人和撒馬利亞人彼此敵對很多年了，大部份的猶太人甚至不跟撒馬利亞人來往。
在這些經節中，我們讀到耶穌能夠克服族群間隔閡的信息。當耶穌的門徒聽到撒馬利亞人接受了耶穌的福音，他們就派彼得和約翰到撒馬利亞去，「替信徒們禱告，要使他們領受聖靈」（第15節）。
現今的我們也有向所有人分享耶穌福音的任務，但也許有些人跟你不一樣，也許你就是不喜歡他們，那麼就請求上帝幫助你來克服這些障礙，這樣你就可以跟你遇到的每一個人分享耶穌。 －DF

「歸途中，他們在撒馬利亞的許多村鎮傳福音。」 使徒行傳8:25b

禱告：親愛的上帝，我願向今天遇到的每一個人分享祢的愛。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(江惠蓉譯)

Good News for All
Bible Reading: Acts 8:4-8, 14-17
Friday, June 24, 2016

　When Jesus left this earth, He gave His disciples a huge responsibility. He gave them the job of sharing the Good News about salvation with all people.
In our Bible Reading today, we learn that Philip healed some Samaritan people and told them about Jesus. The Jews and Samaritans had been enemies for many years. Most Jews would not even associate with a Samaritan.
In these verses we read that the message about Jesus can overcome social barriers. When Jesus' disciples heard that the Samaritans had accepted the news about Jesus, they sent Peter and John to Samaria. They “prayed for the Samaritan believers to receive the Holy Spirit” (verse 15).
Today we have the job of sharing the Good News about Jesus with all people. But maybe there are some people who are different from you or maybe you just don't like them. Ask God to help you break down these barriers so that you can share Jesus with everyone you meet. —DF

“On their way, they went through many Samaritan towns and told people the Good News.” Acts 8:25b

PRAYER: Dear God, I want to share Your love with everyone I meet today. In Jesus' name. Amen.

聖經裡的動物 (2)

聖經裡的動物 (2)
聖經閱讀：馬太福音3:1-6 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年5月16日(一)

　我們今天閱讀的經文是關於施洗約翰。約翰住在曠野中，第4節告訴我們：「約翰穿著駱駝毛的衣服，腰間繫著皮帶；吃的是蝗蟲和野蜜。」。 約翰穿著用駱駝毛做的衣服，在聖經記載的年代中，駱駝是用來作為沙漠中的運輸工具，一隻駱駝在每年春天可以產出最多2.3公斤的毛，這些毛通常是棕褐色的，可以用來做成衣服、地毯或是帳篷所需的布料。用駱駝毛做的衣服隔熱性很好，可以在高溫中保護我們。
約翰並沒有穿華麗的衣服，也沒有吃昂貴的食物，為什麼呢？因為約翰的人生目標是讓人們預備好迎接耶穌的到來，他知道做上帝要他去做的事比擔心他的衣服和食物更重要。
身為基督徒，順服上帝並且分享耶穌基督的福音應該是我們最重要的目標。今天就專心服事上帝吧！ —JK

「你們要先追求上帝主權的實現，遵行他的旨意，他就會把這一切都供給你們。」 馬太福音6:33

禱告：天父，我願專心服事祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Bible Animals (2)
Bible Reading: Matthew 3:1-6
Monday, May 16, 2016

　Our Bible Reading today is about John the Baptizer.
John lived in the desert. Verse 4 tells us, “John's clothes were
made from camel's hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. For food, he ate locusts and wild honey.”
John wore clothes made from camel's hair. In Bible times, camels were used for transportation in desert areas. A camel can shed up to five pounds of hair each spring. This hair is usually tan and can be made into cloth for clothing, carpets or tents. Clothing made from camel's hair is well-insulated and provides protection from heat.
John did not wear fancy clothes or eat fancy foods. Why? Because John's goal in life was to prepare people for the coming of Jesus.
He knew that doing what God wanted him to do was much more important than worrying about his clothes and food.
As Christians, obeying God and sharing the Good News about Jesus should be our most important goals. Focus on serving God today! —JK

“What you should want most is God's kingdom and doing what he wants you to do. Then he will give you all these other things you need.” Matthew 6:33

PRAYER: Father, I want to focus on serving You. In Jesus' name. Amen.

七教會 (2)

七教會 (2)
聖經閱讀：啟示錄1:9-20 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年4月2日(六)

使徒約翰在拔摩島上領受了從上帝而來的信息，這是一個面積只有65平方公里的小島，約翰說他待在那個小島上是因為「傳揚上帝的道和耶穌所啟示的真理」（第9b節）。傳統的說法是，約翰被送到那裡是因為有人不想要他傳講耶穌。
耶穌吩咐約翰寫下祂給亞細亞七個教會的信息，我們可以在啟示錄讀到這些信息。約翰一開始就談到耶穌，他提醒那些基督徒說：「他愛我們，為我們犧牲流血，從罪中把我們釋放了出來」（第5b節）。接著，約翰說到耶穌再來時會發生的事。
最後，約翰分別送一個信息給七個教會中的每一個，這些信息包含種種警告。如果我們留意這些警告，我們就會更知道上帝對祂的教會的心意。 —DF

「昔在、今在、將來永在的主─全能的上帝說：『我是阿爾法，就是開始，是亞米茄，就是終結。』」 啟示錄1:8

禱告：親愛的上帝，祢真是聖潔無瑕，我們喜愛祢的話語。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(周維音譯)

Seven Churches (2)
Bible Reading: Revelation 1:9-20
Saturday, April 2, 2016

　The apostle John was on the island of Patmos when he received a message from God. This is a small island that is only about 25 square miles in area. John says that he was on the island because he was “faithful to God's message and to the truth of Jesus” (verse 9b). Tradition says that John was sent there because some people did not want him to preach about Jesus.
Jesus told John to write down His messages to the seven churches in Asia. We can read these messages in the book of Revelation. John begins by talking about Jesus. He reminds these Christians that “Jesus is the one who loves us and has made us free from our sins with his blood sacrifice” (verse 5b). Then John talks about the time when Jesus will come again.
Finally, John gives a message to each of the seven churches. These messages contain warnings. If we pay attention to these warnings, we can learn more about God's plan for His church. —DF

“The Lord God says, ‘I am the Alpha and the Omega. I am the one who is, who always was, and who is coming. I am the All-Powerful.’” Revelation 1:8

PRAYER: Dear God, You truly are holy, and we love Your Word. In Jesus' name. Amen.

宣教士 (9)

宣教士 (9)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳28:16-31 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年3月2日(三)

最後保羅到達了羅馬城，他那時候是一名囚犯。今天的經文閱讀告訴我們，在羅馬「保羅得到准許，跟看守他的那個兵士住另外一個地方」（第16b節）。
保羅會到羅馬是上帝的計畫，雖然保羅是一名囚犯，但是他仍然向遇到的人分享耶穌，保羅並沒有因為他所處的環境而停止傳講耶穌。第30與31節說：「保羅在自己所租的房子住了兩年。凡來訪問的人，他都接待。他大膽地宣揚上帝國的信息，教導有關主耶穌基督的事，沒有受到甚麼阻礙。」。

也許你在生活中正面對困境，也許你生病了，或是有家庭或財務問題，但是你仍然可以成為耶穌的宣教士。事實上，透過你的困境，上帝也許會幫助你遇見需要認識祂的人。 —JK

「就這樣，我們到了羅馬。羅馬的信徒們聽到我們抵達的消息……保羅一看見他們就感謝上帝，更加壯膽。」 使徒行傳28:14b-15

禱告：親愛的上帝，無論今天發生了什麼事，請幫助我向人分享耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Missionaries (9)
Bible Reading: Acts 28:16-31
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

　Finally Paul reached the city of Rome. Paul was a prisoner. Our Bible Reading tells us that in Rome “Paul was allowed to live alone. But a soldier stayed with him to guard him” (verse 16b).
It was God's plan for Paul to be in Rome. Even though Paul was a prisoner, he continued to share about Jesus with the people he met. Paul did not let his circumstances keep him from talking about Jesus. Verses 30 and 31 say, “Paul stayed two full years in his own rented house. He welcomed all the people who came and visited him. He told them about God's kingdom and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. He was very bold, and no one tried to stop him from speaking.”

Maybe you are facing bad circumstances in your life. Maybe you are sick or having family or financial problems. You can still be a missionary for Jesus. In fact, through your bad circumstances, God may help you meet people who need to know about Him. —JK

“Finally, we came to Rome. The brothers and sisters in Rome heard about us...When Paul saw these believers, he thanked God and felt encouraged.” Acts 28:14b-15

PRAYER: Dear God, no matter what happens today, please help me to share with someone about Jesus. In His name. Amen.

宣教士 (6)

宣教士 (6)
聖經閱讀：使徒行傳16:16-40 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月28日(日)

我們要談的下一位宣教士是保羅。保羅到很多城市向人傳講耶穌，使徒行傳跟我們談到保羅的旅程。
有一次保羅和西拉一起旅行，他們從一位年輕女子的身上趕走鬼，而女孩的主人就生氣了，他們把保羅和西拉關進監牢裡。保羅和西拉被關的時候，他們仍然禱告並且唱歌讚美上帝，「忽然有劇烈的地震……一下子所有的監門都開了」（第26節），保羅和西拉擺脫了鎖鍊、得到了自由。
獄卒很害怕保羅和西拉逃跑了，但是他卻看到保羅和西拉並沒有逃走，於是他將保羅和西拉帶回家。保羅和西拉向獄卒和他的家人傳講耶穌的事蹟，第33b節說：「他和他的一家立刻都受了洗禮」。

就算保羅和西拉身在監牢裡，他們仍然讚美上帝。當向人傳講上帝時，我希望你會一直讚美祂。 —JK

「他和全家滿有喜樂，因為他們都信了上帝。」 使徒行傳16:34b

禱告：親愛的上帝，因著祢為我所成就的一切，我感謝讚美祢。奉耶穌的名，阿們！

(林煜茹譯)

Missionaries (6)
Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-40
Sunday, February 28, 2016

The next missionary we will talk about is Paul. Paul traveled to many cities to tell people about Jesus. The book of Acts tells us about Paul's travels.
One time Paul was traveling with Silas. They removed a demon from a young girl. The men who owned this girl became upset. They had Paul and Silas put in jail. While Paul and Silas were in jail, they prayed and sang praises to God. “Suddenly there was an earthquake...All the doors of the jail opened” (verse 26). Paul and Silas were freed from their chains.
The jailer was scared that Paul and Silas had escaped. But the jailer saw that Paul and Silas had not escaped. He took Paul and Silas to his home. Paul and Silas told the jailer and his family about Jesus. Verse 33b says that “the jailer and all his people were baptized.”

Paul and Silas praised God, even though they were in jail. I hope that you will continue to praise God as you tell other people about Him. —JK

“All the people were very happy because they now believed in God.” Acts 16:34b

PRAYER: Dear God, I praise You and thank You for all You have done for me. In Jesus' name. Amen.

宣教士 (1)

宣教士 (1)
聖經閱讀：路加福音4:40-44 現代中譯本|合和本
2016年2月23日(二)

「宣教」是一份特別的工作，所以「宣教士」是指做一種特別工作的人。聖經告訴我們許多宣教士的事蹟，這些人去向人傳揚耶穌的福音。在今天和接下來的幾天裡，我們要來看看其中的一些宣教士。

我們要談的第一位宣教士是耶穌。耶穌用祂的一生來向人傳福音，這個福音是指，祂會為罪人而死，然後復活。
耶穌用許多方法傳揚福音。首先，耶穌行了許多神蹟來顯出祂的能力，以及祂真的是上帝的兒子。其次，耶穌讓人知道上帝對於祂活在世上的計畫，耶穌告訴祂的信徒，祂的工作是來為罪人而死。在經文閱讀的第43b節，耶穌說：「我也必須到別的城鎮去傳揚有關上帝主權的福音，因為我正是為這工作奉差遣來的。」
耶穌也要你認識福音，請研讀聖經來更認識耶穌為你所作的犧牲。 —JK

「人子來是要尋找和拯救迷失的人。」 路加福音19:10

禱告：親愛的上帝，真的很感謝祢賜下祢的兒子耶穌。奉主的名，阿們！

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Missionaries (1)
Bible Reading: Luke 4:40-44
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

　The word “mission” means a special job. So a missionary is a person who does a special job. The Bible tells us about many people who were missionaries. These people told others the Good News about Jesus. Today and for the next few days, we will look at some of these missionaries.

The first missionary we will talk about is Jesus. Jesus used His whole life to share the Good News with other people. This Good News was that He would die for sinners and then rise again.
Jesus shared the Good News in several ways. First, Jesus did many miracles that showed He was powerful and that He was truly God's Son. Second, Jesus taught about God's plan for His life on earth. Jesus told His followers that His job was to come and die for sinners. In verse 43b of our Bible Reading Jesus said, “I must tell the Good News about God's kingdom to other towns too. This is why I was sent.”
Jesus wants you to know the Good News, too. Study the Bible and learn more about Jesus' sacrifice for you. —JK

“The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them.” Luke 19:10

PRAYER: Dear God, thank You so much for Your Son, Jesus. In His name. Amen.